Five years ago - July 2000
BBC Video

Sooner or later every Doctor Who story was released on video. Time-Flight had obviously been placed in the "or later" folder.

 

Did I buy it?

Yes - it was during a hectic phase of filling the gaps in my collection. Obviously I subconsciously placed it in the "or later" folder too.


Eighth Doctor Adventures

A pivotal book in the EDA series. Its impact may have been erased by the New Series but at the time it was a big deal.

 

Did I buy it?

Yes but I haven't read it. I think I paid full price too.


Past Doctor Adventures

Another collaboration between Sophie Aldred and Mike Tucker. Technically Sophie didn't do anything but Tucker clearly likes her and her alter-ego.

 

Did I buy it?

Yes - last week to be exact. It was in the Borders DW clearance sale - £1.99 each plus 4-for-the-price-of-3.


Big Finish

One of my favourites of the early Big Finish CDs. The three stars are listed on the cover but perhaps the most important cast member was a debuting India Fisher.

 

Did I buy it?

Yes - twice to be exact. Once on cassette and then later on CD when I upgraded my early collection.


DWM

Unless the memory cheats, this was the issue which declared Hugh Grant would be the ideal choice for the Doctor.

 

Did I buy it?

Yes - the ongoing feature on Target Books was one of the best series the magazine has ever done.